Pilot spray dryer for high-value proteins and nutraceuticals

Optimize powder development with precise pilot-scale spray drying, perfect for achieving target moisture and particle size, ideal for R&D testing and small-scale production.

Evaporates and Dries Liquid to Powder

The Parvus™ Pilot Spray Dryer from Kovalus Separation Solutions is a versatile and mobile drying system designed for R&D and small-scale processing challenges. Utilizing a single- or multi-stage drying process, it effectively converts liquid feeds into powdered end-products like soy protein isolate and herbal extract powders. With water evaporation capacities ranging from 2 to 25 kg per batch, it adapts to both batch and pilot operations with customizable configurations. The system integrates seamlessly with your existing line, offering options like high-efficiency cyclones and external fluid beds for enhanced drying precision. Designed with hygienic standards in mind, it facilitates easy cleaning and maintenance while ensuring energy efficiency through optimizable settings. Whether you’re in dairy, nutraceuticals, or food ingredient sectors, this system offers the flexibility to develop innovative powders with consistent quality.

Benefits

  • Enhances product development with flexibility in powder properties.
  • Minimizes setup times with pre-assembled components for quick commissioning.
  • Facilitates precision drying for diverse high-value applications.
  • Supports scalable tests, bridging R&D and full-scale production efficiently.
  • Complies with hygienic standards, ensuring safe handling of sensitive ingredients.

General


Applications
Animal proteins,Specialty food applications,Nutraceuticals,Fermentation products,Food ingredients,High-value plant proteins
End products
Herbal extract powders,Probiotic cultures,Custom nutritional blends,Lactose powders,Enzyme preparations,Collagen peptides,Whey protein concentrate,Soy protein isolate,Fish protein hydrolysate,Maltodextrin
Steps before
Membrane Filtration,Ion Exchange,Biogas,Sour Gas Purification,Cleaning
Steps after
Powder,Packaging
Input ingredients
water,high-value plant proteins,animal proteins,food ingredients,fermentation products,nutraceuticals
Output ingredients
powder,dried food ingredients,dried plant proteins,dried animal proteins,dried fermentation products,dried nutraceuticals
Market info
Kovalus Separation is known for manufacturing industrial engineered-to-order (ETO) separation equipment, specializing in tailored solutions for complex filtration and separation needs, with a strong reputation for innovation, quality, and reliability in various industries.

Technical Specifications


Water Evaporation Capacity
2 – 10 kg/h
Water Evaporation Capacity
Up to 25 kg/h
Design Type
Single-stage
Design Type
Multi-stage
Mobile Unit
Yes
High-Efficiency Cyclone
Yes
External Fluid Bed
Optional
Baghouse Collection
Optional
Customizable Features
Multiple options
Cleanability
Easy
Pre-assembled
Yes

Operating Characteristics


Flexibility
Wide range of powder properties
Scalability
Scalable to full-size production
Customization Options
Multiple customizable options
Batch vs. continuous operation
Batch
User-friendliness
Pre-assembled for quick and easy commissioning
Mobility
Mobile unit design

Material Compatibility


Density/particle size
0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm

Physical Characteristics


Compact footprint
Versatile and mobile unit
Discharge method
Optional baghouse collection
Control panel type
Designed for easy cleanability
Evaporation capacity
2 – 25 kg of water
Structure design
Tall form,wide body

Custom Options


Flexibility in Features
External fluid bed,baghouse collection
Mobile Unit
Yes (Versatile and mobile)